2026-022 Junior Land Guardian

ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek will thrive together as a strong and proud Nation by honouring our gifts of Anishinabemowin and the Life of the Land.

Competition Number:            2026-022

Position:                                     Junior Land Guardian

Department:                              Lands and Environment

Employment Status:               Full-Time

Salary:                                         $25.29 – 30.22 /HR – 35 Hours per Week

Location:                                    Naughton, ON

Closing Date:                            May 6, 2026, at 4pm

**AT THIS TIME, WE WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM CURRENT INTERNAL EMPLOYEES AND BAND MEMBERS**

POSITION SCOPE:

The Junior Land Guardian will support the Lands and Environment Staff with various project tasks related to the Lands and Environment programing. There will be a strong focus on fieldwork. This position will include conducting traditional knowledge monitoring, biological surveys for Species-at-Risk, assisting with community outreach events, and working as part of a project team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Related experience in Forestry, Geography, Agriculture, Ecology, or Environmental Science


• Experience being on the land, harvesting, fishing, or hunting


• Knowledge of or interest in Biology, Ecology, and species-at-risk

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct biological surveys for species at risk (turtles, snakes, bats and birds and others)


• Participate in Traditional Knowledge Monitoring


• Participate in patrols of Atikameksheng’s Traditional Territory.


• Participate in project site inspections.


• Conduct ground truthing.


• Use GPS units to collect location information and assist with navigation.

Please refer to our website:  https://atikamekshenganishnawbek.ca/  for posting details. A detailed job description is available upon request. Please quote the Competition No. in your cover letter and resume, and submit by email to [email protected], by fax to 705.222.7731or by mail to:

Human Resources,

25 Reserve Rd,

Naughton, ON

P0M 2M0

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.